February 2013

Issue No 85, February 2013 Phone: 07 5543 5532

Inside...Guides in Tasmania

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ausTralia day awards Pages 10, 11

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Jodie Clifford was honoured with a Mayoral Award for her environmental work with Canungra State School at the Scenic Rim Australia Day Awards.

She was one of 11 winners of the Scenic Rim’s 2013 Australia Day Awards, announced at a combined citizenship and awards ceremony at The Centre, Beaudes-ert on Friday 25th January. The event was standing room only, attracting an audience of close to 400.

Jodie has been involved with Canungra State School for over six years and has been instrumental in all the environmental projects undertaken by the school during this time.

She has provided her time, expertise and hard work to advise and support a number of initiatives including the creek bank regeneration, Green Team projects, the Wangerriburra Cultural Trail, vegeta-ble gardens and commercial worm farm.

Jodie said her main focus at the school has been to implement environmental programs, however she is also looking at adding behavioural management aspects to the programs.

“Getting involved in these environmen-tal initiatives can help students with poor self esteem and consequently improve behaviour,” said Jodie.

Story continued, page 3Award winners, photos, pages 10 and 11

Mayor’s Award recipients Madelane Hoffmann and Jodie Clifford with Mayor John Brent at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony

Mayor’s Award For Environmental Services

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Flooding Affects RegionWidespread flooding throughout South-East Queensland

affects properties in Canungra as roads were cut and creeks overflowed.

After an extended dry period, a severe weather warning was issued by Council on Saturday 26th January.

Emergency services personnel reminded motorists not to attempt to cross flooded causeways at any time.

Strong winds also blew trees across roads. Canungra resident, Nikitta Hutten said she was travelling on the Beaudesert-Nerang Road between Nerang and Canungra on 27th January when the road was blocked by a fallen tree. Branches continued to fall while motorists tried to remove the tree from the road.

Many residents were cut off from their homes due to flooding and power and telephone lines were damaged.

The interruption to phone services was particularly worrying for residents after the only telephone box in the town was destroyed in a traffic accident on 20th January 2013. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

Mayor’s Award for Environmental Services Continued from page 1

“Projects such as the nude food days, have also saved the school money in terms of their waste management and can save parents money on lunches as well,” she said.

“The reason I do this is that Canungra is a fantastic community and it is a good way for me to share my expertise and give back to the community. It is something that kids today can learn and continue into the future. That’s what its really about - continuing these programs into the future.”

Major John Brent congratulated all nominees and award winners for their contribution to the community.

“Tonight, we have come together to acknowledge the significant contribu-tion made by individuals and groups to this region’s social fabric through their community, cultural and sporting achieve-ments,” Cr Brent said.

Other nominees in the Canungra area were Rimfest (Community Event of the Year) and Robert Cawley (senior Citizen of the Year).

Jodie Clifford, Kate Raymont (Hinterland Harvest Catering), Michelle Plant (RimFest) and Virginia West at the

Scenic Rim Australia Day AwardsCanungra Creek flooding over the Australia Day weekend


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LOCAL GUIDES HAVE fanTAStic TIME IN TASMANIAAn excited group of Tamborine Mountain

Guides and Leaders headed south to Launces-ton, Tasmania in early January 2013 for the Australian International Girl Guide Jamboree – Camp fanTAStic. It was a week packed with activities, fun and making new friends.

Highlights were an “Amazing Race” style afternoon where the Guides were let loose in Launceston, and the Dance Party on the last night. Other activities included go karting, horseriding, circus skills, going on Bivouac and Zumba.

Tamborine Mountain Guides would like to thank everyone who supported them in their fundraising events during 2012. This enabled all the girls and Leaders to get to Tasmania.

For more information about Guides in the local area phone Cathy on 0419 795 268.


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ATTENTION ALL ORCHID AND FINE FOLIAGE LOVERS!

The Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society’s Autumn Show For Orchid And Foliage Plants will be held on Saturday and Sunday the 9th and 10th March 2013, in the Canungra School of Arts Hall in Pine Street, Canungra.

There will not only be many orchids in spectacular bloom but also ferns, begonias, and bromeliads on display.

There will also be orchids and foliage plants grown by local society members on sale at reasonable prices.

Several local growers will be selling orchids and giving advice while other trade tables will be selling orchid and plant growing accessories and plant products.

There will be also a cake stall run by a local organisation.

The show runs from 8.00am to 3.00pm on the Saturday and from 9.00am to

3.00pm on the Sunday.Well-known orchid and foliage plant

enthusiast, John Roberts, will be speak-ing on Orchids for Beginners at 9.00am and 11.00am on the Saturday and from 10.30pm on the Sunday.

Admission is $3.00. Refreshments will be available both days.

The Society’s shows are held in Canungra twice a year - in September and March - and always attract a large number of visitors to the region with competitors coming from across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales.

The shows are also popular for bus groups travelling through the area.

For more information contact Beaudes-ert District Orchid and Foliage Society’s Secretary, Peter Rice on 5543 2108 or visit the Society’s web site www.bdofs.com.

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February 20131st ....... Jam Night at Canungra RSL Services Club. Ph: 0407 671 286.3rd ......Canungra Pony Club AGM. Canungra Showgrounds from 12 noon. Ph: 0400 436 867.4th ......CADA AGM, 6.30pm at Trilogy Accounting Group office. Ph: 0418 188 655.6th ......Canungra Chamber of Commerce AGM - Canungra RSL Club, 6pm. Ph: 0407 671 286.10th ....Canungra School of Arts Inc AGM, 7.30pm. Ph: 5543 4008.12th ....Canungra Information and Historical Association meeting from 1pm. Ph: 5543 5156.14th ....Valentine’s Day.20th ....Public forum regarding graffiti and vandalism at Moriarty Park. 7pm. Ph: 0407 130 092.23rd ....Swimming Carnival, Canungra Pool. Ph: Scenic Rim Swimming Club 0488 208 978.24th ....Canungra RSL Services Club AGM, 10am. Ph: 5543 5524.Mondays:• Cribbage Tournament at Canungra Bowls Club. Ph 5543 4456.• Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.• Yoga classes at Moriarty Park. Call Shirley 5543 4047.Tuesdays:• Canungra Golf Club - Ladies’ Competition Golf Day.• Kokoda Playgroup at Kokoda Barracks Ph: Maureen 5618 6405 or Helen 0427 185 674. • Kundalini Yoga. 9.30am at Boyland. Cheryl: 0430 177 013, [email protected].• Zumba Gold. 4pm - 5pm at Canungra School of Arts Hall. Phone Sue 0427 171 134.Wednesdays:• Canungra Masters Swim Club 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Ph: Alanna 0409 752 997.• Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.• FOLKS social lunch (except public holidays) 10am-2pm Moriarty Park. Ph: 5540 1423.• Justice of the Peace Community Signing Centre. Next to the library 1pm - 5pm.• QFRS - Auxiliary Urban Fire Service, Finch Rd, training 6.30pm. Call 0409 640 471.• Kundalini Yoga. 6.15pm at Boyland. Cheryl: 0430 177 013, [email protected]:• Canungra Juniors Swim Club 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Ph: Alanna 0409 752 997.• Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.• Members’ Night at Canungra RSL Services Club. Raffles, Members Draw. Ph: 5543 5524.• Every 2nd Thursday Canungra Art & Culture Group. Showgrounds Art Hut. Ph: 5543 5528.Fridays:• Justice of the Peace - Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543 5156.Saturdays:• Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.• Seventh Day Adventist Church service 11am. Ph: 5543 8035.• Kundalini Yoga. 10am at Boyland. Cheryl: 0430 177 013, [email protected]:• Canungra Masters Swim Club 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Ph: Alanna 0409 752997 • Bare Foot Bowls at Canungra Bowls Club from 9.30am. Ph: 5543 4456.• Church Services: St Luke’s Anglican Church 7.45am. Canungra Uniting Church 10.30am.• Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Market: 8am to 12pm. 5545 4746.Monthly:• 1st Wednesday - Canungra Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Ph: 0407 671 286 for details.• 2nd Thursday: Canungra Art and Culture Group at Showgrounds. Robyn 5543 5528.• 3rd Tue: Canungra Rural Fire Brigade monthly meeting. Jamie 5543 5778.• 1st Sun: Tamborine Village Markets, Tamborine Memorial Hall 7am-12pm. Canungra Pony Club Rally Day. Ph: 0400 436 867.• 2nd Sun: Tamborine Mountain Country Markets, Showgrounds 8am-2pm.• 3rd Sun: Beechmont Markets, 8am-12pm. 0458 233 080.

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Notices

For more information on Council services and events, please visit www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 360 555.

PUBLIC NOTICES

LIVE @ THE CENTRES MOVIES AT THE CENTRESCelluloid HeroesBoonah Cultural Centre all $5 (times under film titles)Feeling Sexy (M), Wed 30 Jan 1pm & 7pmFeb - Celebrating Oscar winnersSilence of the Lambs (M), Fri 1 Feb 7pmThe Philadelphia Story (PG) & The Aviator (M), Sat 2 Feb 1pmCabaret (M), Sat 9 Feb 7pmAnnie Hall (M), Tues 12 Feb 10am & 1pmRocky (G) & French Connection (M), Fri 15 Feb 7pmChicago (M), Sat 23 Feb 7pm

Classic FlicksKiss Me Kate (G), Thu 14 Feb 9.30amIncl. morning tea $5@ The Centre Beaudesert

EXHIBITIONSOxenford PastellistsA Love Affair … Greek IslandsContinues until 17 Feb@ Boonah Art Gallery

A World of Wildlife15 Feb – 11 May30th Anniversary Exhibition byQld. Wildlife Artists Soc. Inc.@ The Centre Beaudesert

Applications for next round of RADF grants are now open. Close COB 29 March 2013 for projects commencing after 1 June 2013.

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Boonah Cultural Centre 5463 1524 The Centre 5540 5050

Mosquito Inspection ProgramCouncil will be carrying out an approved selective inspection program in accordance with the Public Health Act 2005. Its purpose is to determine the presence of disease-carrying mosquitoes in an area bounded by Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd, Waterford-Tamborine Rd and the Albert River. The program will commence on 5 February and conclude on 15 February. Authorised Persons undertaking such approved inspection program will produce photographic identification. A copy of the Council resolution for the approved inspection program is available at Council’s Customer Service Centres until the end of the program. The resolution can be obtained without charge. Your cooperation on this matter is appreciated. For further information on the mosquito inspection program, contact Council’s Environmental Health Team on 5540 5444.

Scenic Rim Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from the community to assist in the preparation of its bid to Arts Queensland for a Regional Arts Development Fund

allocation in 2013/2014. These Expressions of Interest are not applications for RADF grants and are an opportunity to submit any ideas on projects individuals or groups may wish to undertake. Expressions of Interest should contain a brief summary of the project and an estimated funding cost. Submissions must be received by 15 February. For further details contact Scenic Rim RADF Liaison Officer Mark Paddick on 5540 5351 or email [email protected].

Gate applicationCouncil has received an application for a permit to approve the existing two (2) gates across Trewin Rd, Veresdale Scrub, adjacent to the property described as L6 RP216706. It is requested that any objections to the approval of the gates at this location are to be submitted in writing to Council prior to 15 February addressed to: Craig Barke, Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 25, Beaudesert, Qld, 4285. Should any further information be required please contact Council on 5540 5166.

Rates notification letterDue to an error by Council’s contracted mail house, Scenic Rim ratepayers are

to receive a second letter containing information which was not distributed with the recent January rates notices. It will include a copy of Council’s differential rating information, which is a statutory requirement. The costs associated with this second letter are being met by the mail house and are at no cost to Scenic Rim ratepayers.

Naming of service roadsScenic Rim Regional Council is seeking public submissions of new names for two service roads located in the area of Wonglepong. The service roads both currently share the name of the main through roads and are known as Mundoolun Connection Rd and Beaudesert-Nerang Rd. Name submissions should include a brief rationale and comply with Council’s “Roads and Places Naming Policy”, available on Council’s website. Submissions should be faxed to 5540 5103, sent by email to [email protected] or posted to Craig Barke, Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 25, Beaudesert, Qld 4285, by close of business 27 February.

QCWA Accepting Donations For Bushfire ReliefJoyce Libke, President of the

South Eastern Division of the Queensland Country Women’s Association, said the QCWA is taking donations for their Rural Crisis Fund from the public with tax concessions available as a not-for-profit organisation.

The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) has donated $20,000 towards the disaster appeal being conducted by the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group.

The money will be used to help alleviate the animal welfare disas-ter being caused by wide spread fire across the Gulf Savannah, which has burnt out 50-60 stations in the region.

People in this area have endured a number of disasters in recent years.

Initially wide spread flooding killed the grass. This was followed by a cyclone, the live cattle export ban, more flooding and now fire. Many of the residents have no financial resources left to combat this current disaster.

In order for stock to survive and for these residents to have a chance of recovery money is required

to purchase stock feed. A bale of hay costs $30 and one bale feeds approximately 10 cattle for a day.

With bushfires currently burning in a number of locations across the country, the QCWA is giving people the opportunity to donate money to help those in Queensland affected by bushfires, but also those in other States.

State President, Jennie Hill said the basis of any assistance offered

by the QCWA and the CWA in other states is practical help to those people and communities that need it the most.

“We are very proud of the fact that all of the money that our members raise and which is donated by the public to our Public Rural Crisis Fund is given to those in need,” said Jennie.

“Any costs associated with administering the money are borne

by the QCWA, so members of the public donating to this fund are guaranteed that everything they give will go to families and communities struggling with these current bushfire disasters,”

“What I am trying to get through to the public is that a donation of $50, for example, to the fund means that $50 will be given to victims of disaster (fire, cyclone, floods etc) in Queensland or any of the other States as required,” said Joyce.

“We give vouchers for essen-tials - food, fuel etc. The Associa-tion covers all expenses incurred handling the money thus ensur-ing that the total donation given to assist those in dire need gets to those it was intended to help.”

Donations over $2 to the QCWA Public Rural Crisis Fund are tax deductible and can be made on line at www.qcwa.org.au or over the phone by calling 07 3026 1219.

Persons donating may nominate the state to which they wish their donation to go and the QCWA will distribute these funds directly to CWA organisations in the relevant state.


Canungra’s History…The murray and GeorGe Families

By Chloe PickardThe pioneer families of Canungra often

have intertwined stories, as is the case with the Murray and George families. These two families were joined by the marriage of their children, and most lived in the region until their deaths.

The Murray family originated in Scot-land, with William Malcolm Orr Murray, the son of James and Ann, coming to Australia with his family in 1863 aboard the ship Golden Dream. Previously William had been a soldier in the British army, meeting Sarah Scott in Ireland. In Australia, he worked for the Beaudesert Shire Council as a ganger (leader of a gang of labourers).

Robert Tait Murray, born in 1867, was the third of the Murray children to have been born in Australia. He married Mary George, a resident of Canungra whose parents, William George and Ann, had come from England in 1874. When they arrived, there was no house waiting for them, and they built it themselves using what was available. They lived at Back Creek, found off Beechmont Road. The rest of their six daughters - Selina, Emma, Louisa, Matilda and Elizabeth Catherine - all also married into the Canungra community.

Mary and George lived on the area now known as Upper Coomera Rd. One of Robert and Mary’s children, Tait Trew-laney Murray, ate poison berries and died aged only two. He was buried in the same private cemetery that William George and Ann George were later interned in. Alongside them are the children Sarah Madeline Murray, Alexandra Joyce McDermott, and Edith Backwell.

Robert and his sister Rose Ann Murray were buried in an unspecified location, named as both ‘Grenier’s burying ground’ and ‘The Cemetery Cooper’s Plains’. It is unclear where Mary was buried.

William Murray and Sarah were buried in Canungra Cemetery. Among the witnesses to William’s burial was DJ Smith.

The following is an extract from the obituary which appeared in the Beaudes-ert Times after Sarah’s death:

Mrs. Sarah Murray, an old and highly esteemed member of this community, passed away at Canungra on Sunday, July 16th, at the advanced age of 84 years. She was a native of County Down, Ireland, and had lived in Queensland for 54 years. Of a family of nine, six still live to mourn her loss, as do many grandchildren. In the old burying ground at Canungra, the aged lady’s remains now rest beside those of her husband, the late William Malcolm Orr Murray, who died here about nine years ago. He was a Queensland pioneer of the old school, and had been a soldier in early life. The cortege consisted of many vehicles and horsemen, others joining on the way, to be again augmented by many of the townspeople at the graveside. The funeral service was impressively read by Mr. M. Bailden.

In Brief...debuTanTe ball

Girls and boys aged 16 - 18 years who would like to make their Debut locally are urged to attend a meeting at the Canungra Bowls Club on Wednesday 6th February at 6.30pm. For enquiries and more information please contact Mary-Lou Geiger on 5543 5222.

library newsCanungra Library is starting a storytime session from

6th February for under 5’s. There will be stories, songs and crafts every Wednesday afternoon starting at 3.30pm.

Storytime is a great opportunity to introduce little ones to the library and to the world of books and reading.

Older children can browse the books available in the library while storytime is being held.

canunGra Guides are lookinG For a leader.If you enjoy the outdoors, will have a go at most things,

and would like to nurture some of the youth of the area, being a Guide Leader might be right for you.

Training and mentoring will be provided. If you are interested email Kay Stevenson [email protected].

canunGra bowls clubThe Canungra Bowls Club has reopened after six weeks

of renovations to the green and fencing.The Business and Community Bowls will started on

Thursday 31st January at 6pm for 6-30pm start. To enter a team can contact Peter Hickson on 5543 4456.

Cribbage will be held at Canungra Bowls Club every Monday night at 7pm for 7.30pm start.

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Swimmers Beat The Heat At Canungra Dive-In MovieOver 120 Canungra pool-goers keen to

escape the sweltering heat on Saturday 12th January kept their cool at the first of three fun activity and movie events being held at Council pools this summer.

The free event was held in conjunction with BlueFit Leisure, who operate the Canungra Swimming Pool, as part of Council’s Healthy and Active Community program.

Local sporting clubs were also on board to run a range of fun activities and hand out plenty of sporting freebies to participants.

The inaugural Canungra Pool Tube Race Classic was a highlight, with the Canungra Owls Soccer Club splashing its way to victory in a hard-fought ‘battle to the depths’ against Canungra Swimming Club, Tamborine Moun-tain Netball Club and the BlueFit Leisure team.

Division 3 Councillor Virginia West said the event had been very well-received by the local community.

“It was fantastic to see so many locals and visitors out to enjoy the Council pool in wonder-ful, family-friendly atmosphere.”

“It was certainly the perfect way to cool off during one of the hottest weekends in recent history!”

Pool-goers were also treated to a screening of the animated movie The Adventures of Tintin on an inflatable big-screen. Cr Virginia West presents prizes to (from left) Thomas Sheppard, Molly Thorogood, Cameron Hibbert and

Jasper Bolland who represented Canungra Owls Soccer Club in the pool tube race.


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SCENIC RIM AUSTRALIACitizen Of The Year:

Robyn Freiberg of BoonahRobyn has contributed to her local community over many

years. She is a long-serving member of the Boonah Show Society and has been on the management committee for more than 10 years. She is also chief steward of the horticulture section and assists in the catering of any major events. Robyn is also the station manager of community radio station Rim FM.

Young Citizen of the Year: Megan Haswell of Mt Tamborine

Megan is a senior umpire with the Tamborine Mountain Netball Club and volunteers her time to train junior umpires, coach junior teams and supervise games.

She is actively involved with her local church and other community groups and participates in numerous fundraising activities for charitable causes.

Senior Citizen Of The Year: Arthur McDonald of Beaudesert

Arthur has served as a volunteer chaplain to the Palen Creek Correctional Centre for more than 30 years. He visits the centre on a weekly basis to lead chapel services and provide support to the inmates. He is also a member of the Community Advisory Committee.

Arther was a founding member of the Beaudesert Baptist Church in 1951 and has served as church secretary for more than 50 years.

Community Event of the Year: Rathdowney State School Centenary

Rathdowney State School celebrated 100 years of education in the township and district. The event, some two years in the planning, was staged on 12 May 2012, coinciding with the foundation date of the school. Held in the school grounds where the original terminus school building is still in use, it attracted up to 1000 visitors.

Photo: Wayne Wieland accepts the Community Event of the Year Award on behalf of Rathdowney

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Junior Cultural Award: Damon Robinson of Rathdowney

An accomplised woodwind player, Damon has performed the Last Post and Reveille at Rathdowney’s Anzac commemorations for the past three years. He has been a member of the Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Wind Ensemble for three years and is currently first clarinet. Damon also performed in the State Schools on Stage (Creative Generation) event in 2011 and 2012. Damon is a mentor and tutor to younger students in various high school and community bands. He also plays alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, guitar and sings.

Senior Cultural Award: Ian Glegg of Boonah

Ian has been involved in Boonah State School’s annual concert for the past seven years.

For the past five of those, he has been the backbone behind the success of the sellout concert which provides the opportunity for every student to perform.

Ian is renowned for creating different concert concepts each year, which he both writes and produces.


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Junior Sports Award: Alex Dwyer of Beaudesert

Alex is involved in Beaudesert and District Little Athletics, school-based athletics and Athletes With Disability (AWD) events. Competing in the AWD classification at the State Secondary School Sports Championships, Alex won gold in the Long Jump, Discus, 200m and 100m, as well as silver in the 400m. He also set four championship records for his division. At the National Championships he won gold in the long jump and silver in the javelin.

Senior Sports Award: Joint WinnersKelli Rabbitt of Boonah

Kelli has been a member of of the Fassifern Ladies Vigoro Association for more than 30 years and association president for the past three. Regarded as a role model for younger players, she has been instrumential in ensuring the association works “to its utmost capacity”. This was particularly evident in the Association’s hosting of the 2012 State Titles at Coronation Park.

Chrissie Brown of BeaudesertChrissie has gone above and beyond for aspiring athletes

at Beaudesert State High School. She trained students for three afternoons a week over two terms, resulting in one of the school’s most successful athletics seasons. In 2012, 60 students were selected for the district team, with 19 advancing to the State trials and three competing at the national level. She is also involved in Little Athletics.

Mayor’s Award: Joint recipients Jodie Clifford of Boyland

Jodie has been involved with Canungra State School for more than six years and has been instrumental in all the environmental projects undertaken by the school during this time.

She has provided her time expertise and hard work to advise and support a number of initiatives including the creek bank regeneration, Green Team projects, the Wangerriburra Cultural Trail, vegetable gardens and commercial worm farm.

Madelane Hoffmann of RoadvaleMadelane has represented Boonah State High School in

swimming and atheletics since 2009 and was swimming age champion 2010, 2011 and 2012. She will also be the school’s 2013 Sports Captain. She coaches junior soccer and captained the Silkstone Soccer Club’s Under 15/16 Girls team which won the 2012 title and remained undefeated all season. She was selected as a Queensland state player by the Christian Soccer Association for two years running, captaining her side to consecutive national titles. Madelane is also an accomplished Futsal player.

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The modern St. Valentine’s Day celebrations are said to have been derived from Christian and Roman tradition.

One legend claims the holiday originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalis/Lupercalia, a fertility celebration observed annually on 15th February. But the rise of Christianity in Europe saw many pagan holidays being renamed for the early Christian martyrs. Lupercalia was no exception.

In 496 AD, Pope Gelasius turned Lupercalia into a Christian feast day and set its observance a day earlier, on 14th February. He proclaimed this day to be the feast day in honor of Saint Valentine, a Roman martyr who lived in the 3rd century. It is this St Valentine the modern Valentine’s Day honors.

The story of St. Valentine has two different versions - the Protestant and the Catholic one.

Both versions agree upon Saint Valentine being a bishop who held secret marriage ceremonies of soldiers in opposition to Claudius II who had prohibited marriage for young men and was executed by the latter.

During the lifetime of Valentine, the golden era of Roman empire had almost come to an end. Lack of quality administrators led to frequent civil strife. Education declined, taxation increased and trade witnessed a very bad time. The Roman empire faced crisis from all sides, from the Gauls, Slavs, Huns, Turks and Mongolians from Northern Europe and Asia. The empire had grown too large to be shielded from external aggression and internal chaos with existing forces. Naturally, more and more capable men were required to to be recruited as soldiers and officers to protect the nation from takeover. When Claudius became the emperor, he felt that married men were more emotionally attached to their families, and thus, will not make good soldiers. He believed that marriage made the men weak. So he issued an edict forbidding marriage to assure quality soldiers.

The ban on marriage was a great shock for the Romans. But they dared not voice their protest against the mighty emperor.

The kindly bishop Valentine realised the injustice of the decree. He saw the trauma of young lovers who gave up all hopes of being united in marriage. He planned to counter the monarch’s orders in secrecy. Whenever lovers thought of marrying, they went to Valentine who met them in a secret place, and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony, secretly performing many marriages for young lovers. But it was only a matter of time before Claudius came to know of this “friend of lovers,” and had him arrested.

While awaiting his sentence in prison, Valentine was approached by his jailor, Asterius. It was said that Valentine had some saintly abilities and one of them granted him the power to heal people. Asterius had a blind daughter and asked him to restore the sight of his blind daughter, which Valentine did.

When Claudius II met Valentine, he was impressed by his dignity and conviction, however, Valentine refused to agree with the emperor regarding the

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ban on marriage. It is said that the emperor tried to convert Valentine to the Roman gods but was unsuccesful. This angered Claudius II who gave the order for Valentine to be executed.

Meanwhile, a deep friendship had been formed between Valentine and Asterius’ daughter. It caused great grief to the young girl to hear of her friend’s imminent death. The legend says before his execution, Valentine asked for a pen and paper from his jailor, and signed a farewell message to her “From Your Valentine,” a phrase that lived ever after.

As per another legend, Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his jailer during his imprisonment. However, this legend is not given much importance by historians. The most plausible story surrounding St. Valentine is one not centered on Eros (passionate love) but on agape (Christian love): he was martyred for refusing to renounce his religion. Valentine is believed to have been executed on 14th February, 270 AD.

Thus 14th February became a day for all lovers and Valentine became its Patron Saint. It began to be annually observed by young Romans who offered handwritten greetings of affection, known as Valentines, to the women they admired. With the coming of Christianity, the day came to be known as St Valentine’s Day.

During the 14th century St Valentine’s Day became definitively associated with love. UCLA medieval scholar Henry Ansgar Kelly, author of “Chaucer and the Cult of Saint Valentine”, credits Chaucer as the one who first linked St Valentine’s Day with romance.

In medieval France and England it was believed that birds mated on 14th February. Chaucer used the image of birds as the symbol of lovers in poems dedicated to the day.

In Chaucer’s “The Parliament of Fowls,” the royal engagement, the mating season of birds, and St. Valentine’s Day are related:

Valentine’s Day“For this was on St. Valentine’s Day, When every

fowl cometh there to choose his mate.”By the Middle Ages, Valentine became one of

the most popular saints in England and France. Despite attempts by the Christian church to sanctify the holiday, the association of Valentine’s Day with romance and courtship continued through the Middle Ages.

By the 18th century, gift-giving and exchanging hand-made cards on Valentine’s Day had become common in England. Hand-made Valentine cards made of lace, ribbons, and featuring cupids and hearts began to be created on this day and handed over to the man or woman one loved.

Card or gift giving is a traditon which continues across the Western world today. For the cynical, it is a commercial grab by greeting card companies for a dollar, but for lovers everywhere, it is a day to celebrate true love.


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Two significant events over the Australia Day long weekend show an important part of the Australian culture - the ability of one person to make a difference.

The Scenic Rim Australia Day Awards and the FoodWorks Sportsper-son of the Year Awards were held on 25th and 26th January. Both of these events recognise achievements of individuals in our community.

Sometimes we think we can’t make a difference - the problems of the world, the economy and even problems our friends are facing can seem insurmountable.

At these times is it important to remember that, while we may not be able to fix everything, or to save everyone, we can make a difference.

Jodie Clifford, who received the Mayor’s Award at the Australia Day Awards, has been instrumental in creating the ‘Green Team’ at Canungra State School and implementing a number of environmental initiatives at the school.

Who knows what the flow on effects will be of Jodie’s initiatives? Raising awareness of environmental issues amongst children will surely encourage those children to take care of our planet.

In the case of the Sportsperson Awards, the achievement of these individuals can motivate and encourage others. No matter how small you feel sometimes - you can make a difference.

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Council CommentBy Cr Virginia West

Scenic Rim Regional Council

ausTralia day awardsCongratulations to the local nominees for the 2013 Australia Day Awards: Robert Cawley

(Senior Citizen of the Year), Jodie Clifford (Citizen of the Year) and RimFest Community Event (Community Event of the Year).

Welcome also to a number of new Australian citizens in Canungra who took the oath at the Citizenship ceremony held on 25th January.

council now on social mediaFor those residents who prefer to communicate through social media, Council is now trial-

ling both Facebook and Twitter for a period of six months. This is being administered closely by the Communication and Engagement Department.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScenicRimRCTwitter: www.twitter.com/ScenicRimRC

moriarTy Park communiTy ForumThe Moriarty Park Community Sporting Association Committee would like residents to

attend their forum on Wednesday 20th February at 7pm at the Moriarty Park hall to discuss the future of the skatepark in light of the recent intolerable episides of graffiti and vandal-ism not only at the park but all around the Canungra township. As many will be aware the committee have planned extensions to the skatepark for a number of years and would appre-ciate the community’s input into whether this should even go ahead now.

uPdaTe on canunGra PoolDuring the exceptionally hot weeks we have experienced Council has been very apprecia-

tive of Bluefit’s offer to extend the pool opening hours but as from 29th January the usual hours will resume:

Monday - Friday 6am -9am and 2pm -6pmSaturday 8am - 5.30pmSunday 10 am - 4pmSeason ends Sunday 31st March.The Dive -in-Movies were such a success and thank you to all who attended and assisted

on the evening.Hopefully we can run more events like this in the future.

moriarTy Park sPorTinG awardsCongratulations to all the monthly winners and the overall Sports Person of the Year. At

the time of writing this column the results were still a carefully guarded secret! I am always amazed and feel so proud that our small town has produced so many high achievers in such a variety of sports and so many who represent their sport at a high level. Huge thankyou also to Canungra Valley Vineyards for hosting the event at no cost to the committee and to Foodworks for their ongoing support during the year.

conTacT meAs always I am happy to talk with residents at any time on 0407 630 052, 5540 5403 or

email [email protected].


Fun-Raiser for Local Motorcycle Road RacersLocal businesses, Total Trials and InStyle,

have banded together to raise funds for intern-taional road racers Corey Turner (FTR Moto 3) and Gareth Jones (BMW Superbike), to raise funds for them to race in Europe in 2013.

Gareth, who rode for BMW Germany in 2012, will be contesting the 2013 season with Factory Yamaha.

“This is a fantastic opportunity and a big step in a positive direction. I feel my chances of going for the title this year are even better now.” said Gareth.

Corey Turner, whose sister Shelby owns InStyle, is also competing in Europe this year.Corey has been riding motorbikes since he was three and a half and has been named three times Queensland State Champion, New South Wales State Champion and two times Austra-lian Champion. He has a great opportunity this year has he has been offered a ride for the FOGI Racing team in Spain.

On the weekend of 9th and 10th February, Total Trials Australia will be running a fund raiser on 500 acres at Flying Fox, Canungra.

Overnight camping will be available for competitors however numbers are limited so book early.

Gates open on Saturday 9th February at 2pm for Fast 50 and trials demonstration afternoon. There will also be entertainment demonstrations and displays.

On Sunday there will be over ten stages for trials riders, all point scored for fun, with reverse tracks after lunch. MA unlicensed riders will be able to purchase MA day licenses for the event. There will be the opportunity for every-one to take part, with Kale Reed of Total Trials Australia, offering a selection of his trials bikes for shared hire on Sunday (bookings essential - limited numbers).

Kale said he is hoping to have some big name

riders attend from all disciplines of motorcy-cling to hang out and ride.

Refreshments will be available with sausage sizzles, breakfast and drinks catered for.

Kale has invited other businesses to be involved in any way they can.

“As well as coming for a ride, we need dona-tions including giveaways, raffles and prod-ucts,” said Kale, “The main cost is the hire of the venue, so if any one would like naming rights let me know.”

“Any business is welcome to setup a trade stall. Come along and support two of Queens-lands highly talented road racers in their bid to promote Australian talent in Europe this year!”

The following weekend, on Saturday 16th February, InStyle is offering $10 haircuts all day for men, women and children. Shelby is not taking appointments on the day, just go to the salon between Flesser’s Bakery and Food-Works after 9am.

All money raised from the Total Trials Fun-Raiser and from the $10 haircuts on the follow-ing Saturday will go directly to support Gareth and Corey’s European racing.

For more information or to book your ride, email [email protected].

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T M College Dux Receives Prestigious Scholarship

By June Melbourne, Principal, Tamborine Mountain CollegeMary Mineo is one of Tamborine Moun-

tain College’s success stories. She took out DUX of the College 2012

and also received the highest, most pres-tigious award at Speech Night - The RJ and MG Nicholls Award for the Most Outstanding Student of the College. As College Captain she certainly gave her all to the College and was rewarded.

Mary is a dedicated and serious student who also gained guaranteed early admis-sion to Griffith University in Bachelor of Exercise Science pre Physiotherapy. It didn’t surprise any of the staff at the College when she also received the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship - valued at approximately $24,000 and only awarded to exceptional students.

The Sir Samuel Griffith Scholar-ship recipients are automatically given membership to the Griffith Honours College. Designed for these exceptional

students, the Honours College will provide enriching experiences exclusive to the College where students will develop skills in high demand by employers - leadership, teamwork, communication, community engagement, intellectual curiosity and the development of research and work skills.

Congratulations Mary – you have made the most of your education. Congratula-tions is also in order for all her teachers, staff and Principal at TMC, who Mary says gave her all the support and encourage-ment in order to succeed.

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Expect the BestCongratulations to Year 12 2012!

Mrs Nicholls, TMC co-founder; Mary Mineo, Dux of the College; TMC Principal, Mrs June Melbourne; Assistant to the Principal, Mrs Fiona Stevens

CT’s Movie ReviewBy Chloe Pickard

Gangster SquadRated: MA.Length: 1 hour, 45 mins.Director: Ruben FleischerCast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Josh Brolin,

Sean Penn.Gangster Squad is a near-remake of the 1987 Brian

De Palma film The Untouchables which starred Kevin Costner and Sean Connery.

While the location and villain have been changed to Los Angeles and Mickey Cohen rather than Chicago and Al Capone, the plot is still very much the same.

This isn’t necessarily always a bad thing as there’s only so many ways a story can be told, but Gangster Squad doesn’t make any conscious choices in its plot to stand away from The Untouchables.

Josh Brolin plays the leader of the squad, Sgt John O’Mara, who can’t stand by and watch gangster Mickey Cohen take control of LA. As most of the police force is corrupt, he must make his own anonymous group to bring Cohen down.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling (pictured below) reunite from Crazy Stupid Love, Stone as a reluctant femme fatale and a policeman.

The cinematography’s exciting and unpredictable, but the rest of the film doesn’t quite match. Gangster Squad’s a rental rather than a must-see in cinemas.


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Your Stars - February 2013ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

AsMarsheadsintoPisces,confusionislikelytoreigninthelandofRams.TheoceanicworldofPisces, isaplacewhereonehastosurrenderone’swill,notrevituplikealawnmower.To surrender one’s small will to the grand will of existence,requiresunderstanding.TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

Venus spends most of this month in quirky, unorthodox,Aquarius.She is likely to refract your interests inall sorts ofinterestingways.Things that once seemed so ordinary,maywell take on all sorts of rainbow colours; and appear a littlebent.Loosenupyourperception.GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

Mercury, likea largearrayofhisplanetary friends,will bespendingmostofhistimeinPiscesthismonth.Takeoutyourtexturedpaper and the finest of your pens. It is time towaxeloquent. Be poetic. Write a journal. Tell a story. Turn yourhappinessintohaiku’s.Sing!CANCER (June 22 – Jul 22)

Justwhen it is time todivedeep into theworldof feeling,emotion,longingandcreation,somethinginsidedrivesyoutothink thatnow is the time tobebalancedand logical.Watchwhat happens when life offers you what you want. Do youacceptitorrejectit?LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

TheSunspendsmostofthemonthinAquarius,whichtakesyouawayfromself-interestandhasyoulookingwithwideeyesofwonder,intothestoriesofothers.Acknowledgeandhonourthevalidityofoppositeperspectives.ItthenitleapsintoPisces,inspiringpoetry.VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

Mercury spends most of his time in Pisces, shifting yourfoundationsfromtheground,totheocean.Thereisnotlikelytobeawholelotofsoliditybeneathyourfeet.Lifewilldemandtrustandfloating,asmuchaswillandlogic.Thechallengehereistorelax,notfret.LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

Venus, your guiding light, spends most of her time infellowairsign,Aquarius.Thismakesyouveryhappy indeed.It adds playfulness, directedness and a certain sense ofexpansiveness, to your days. Allow the pendulum of yourscalestoswingalittlewiderandwilder.SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

By theendof themonth themajority of planetswill be inwatersigns,makingyoufeel liketheworldisafriendlyplaceandyoubelongrightsmackdabinthemiddleofit.Beforethatcomes to pass however, youmay have to navigate dubiousexpectations.Takethelongview.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

This isa timeofadjustment.External influencesaresuchthat it feels like you are trying to relax on an uncomfortablemattress.Youarerollingaroundandfiddlingabout,tofindthemostcomfortableposition.Restlessness isaprelude to rest.Bepatientandwise.CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Mostlyyouarecomfortableand in tunewithwhat isgoingoninyourlife.Thiscomfortwillincreaseastimepasses.Therearehowever,a fewpeoplearound thatmakeyou feela littleuncomfortable.Theyareengagedintoomuchthinkingandnotenoughdoing.AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

The Sun is in Aquarius. She is shining on all that youare.Therearecultures that see theSunas feminine. It’saninterestingswitch.TheSunbringsorder,cohesion,civilization.Allowallofyourdisparateintereststobegintoformintoawholeandhummingorganism.PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

By theendof themonth therewill befiveplanetsandanasteroid in Pisces. That is a huge collection of supportiveenergies, sent to celebrate all that’s amazing about fishpersons.Allowtheonesyou lovetoreflectallyourskillsandtalentsbacktoyou.Receivethelove.

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Legal TalkconVeyancinG TiPs

By Suzanne RobertsPractice Director,

Informed Conveyancing LawyersWe have elected to set ourselves the task of sharing useful tips, tricks

and pitfalls to watch out for when buying or selling your home or invest-ment property. Our intention is to inform you of something new each month. This month our tip is in relation to

insPecTions – buyer beware!Inspections are vital when purchasing a house, unit or commercial

property. What many buyers are not aware of is that in Queensland it is ‘caveat emptor” which is latin for “let the buyer beware”.

Whether it is a building and pest inspection, pool inspection or even records inspections, the clause is there for a reason – to protect the Buyer. When viewing the property prior to signing the contract keep an eye out for things like – cracked tiles, walls, ceilings, leaking taps, toilets, showers etc and ensure that your Contract is subject to a building and pest inspection clause.

Consider carrying out detailed inspections (not just standard enquiries and searches) such as building classifications to ensure that there are no restrictions or development conditions imposed on the property such as permanent residence restrictions in unit complexes.

Resist the urge to decline the recommendations of your Solicitor to “spend that little bit extra” because in the long run it could save you thousands.


Nature’s GemswhiTe-breasTed woodswallow

(arTamus leucorynchus)By Melissa Whitby

For anyone interested in wanting to see a bird species in South-East Queensland that is not as obvious as the common species, I recommend starting with the White-breasted Woodswallow.

Six species of Woodswallow can be found throughout Australia. White-breasted Woodswallows have distinctive colour markings, which sets them apart from other birds. The head, upper parts and tail of the bird are slate-grey in colour. All of the underparts from the neck down change from slate-grey to complete white as well as the rump. This distinctive colour change can be easily seen when the birds are in flight.

White-breasted Woodswallows may be mistaken for Masked Woodswallows. Masked Woodswallows lack the white rump and slate-grey underside of the tail, which are distinctive features of the White-breasted Woodswallow.

These small birds are often seen near water. Usually they can be seen in small flocks. The call of the White-breasted Woodswallow is very distinct and can be a useful tool to locating the whereabouts of the birds. When perched, White-breasted Woodswallows will cluster closely togeth-er and are highly sociable. The birds will inhabit a variety of habitats including mangroves, dead trees located close to water, coasts, river inlets and wetlands. White-breasted Woodswallows have a distribution that spans all the States and Territories of Australia except for Tasmania. Their presence has also be recorded in Indonesia, Fiji, PNG and the Philippines.

The breeding season of the White-breasted Woodswal-low occurs from August to January. This small bird will utilise a variety of platforms such as man-made struc-tures, broken trunks, urban trees and tree forks to build their cup-shaped nest. Three to four eggs can be laid. The White-breasted Woodswallow is a common species throughout its extensive range. Once located, these small birds are a pleasure to observe due to their social nature. For anyone who does find these small birds endearing, I would encourage taking the time to observe the other five species of Woodswallows. Travelling inland is always a good place to start. The White-breasted Woodswallow is one bird species that I never tire of taking the time to watch and admire.

White-breasted Woodswallows

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AWL Pets of the MonthStevie 12154: This lovely older girl is looking for an older, quieter home with someone who would be home a good part of the day.

An absolute people’s dog, she just thrives on pats and love.

Stevie is seven and a half years old and is an Australian Kelpie-Pomer-anian cross.

Stevie is $240 and is already desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and flea-treated.

Rocky 12657: Rocky is a four year old domestic medium hair cross. He is a lovely cat who can be a little uncomfortable initially in large open spaces. He likes to hide until he is familiar with the people he is with and the s u r r o u n d i n g environment. He can be very affectionate once he is used to his new owners.

He is a sweet cat but needs to go to a home with only older children.

Rocky is $120 and is already desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and flea-treated.

If you would like to meet Stevie or Rocky you will need to contact the Gold Coast Rehoming Centre on 07 5509 9000 to see if they are still available, or visit the AWL QLD website: www.awlqld.com.au for more information.

awl (Qld) - shelTer road, coombabahPh: 5509 9000 - www.awlQld.com.au


Country Hideaway

A peaceful property, “Acacia Park” is perfect for the buyer wanting a character filled country property in a peaceful and beautifully treed setting on a fully fenced 5.5 acres (approx.).

Plenty of open spaces and views across the

Valley with breezes to enjoy from the veran-dahs front and back. Plentiful wildlife frequent the property with the wallabies lazing on the lawn daily.

Well established trees throughout the

property with the brilliant colour of the Poinci-ana and Jacaranda trees a highlight, as well as a variety of fruit trees and the rare Bunya Pine graces the front entrance.

Continued page 25


A Country Hideaway

continued from page 24The home is a traditional log cottage style

with verandahs front and rear and an enclosed casual living area at one end of the verandah for all year round entertaining. This area also overlooks the in-ground pool.

The spacious air-conditioned open plan design combines casual living and dining areas and well appointed timber kitchen with stain-less steel appliances, dishwasher and breakfast bar.

The added features include raked pine timber lined ceilings, timber french doors and windows, combustion fireplace, spacious master bedroom with plenty of wardrobe space, two double size bedrooms at the opposite end of the home and a two-way bathroom featuring double wash basin and timber vanity.

The original hardwood shed is a real find and beaming with character and provides additional storage.

Additional Features include:

• 3 x Split System Air-conditioners;• 2 Sheds - 1 Colourbond - 6m x 6m, 1

Zincalume - 6m x 12m (approx);• Plentiful Bore (drinkable);• Pet enclosures;• Fully fenced;• Horse friendly acreage;• Local School Bus services the area;

• Easy access and parking for caravans, campers, boats.

Priced at $540,000, this property is in a peaceful location just a short drive from Canungra, 25 minutes to Nerang and the M1 Motorway.

Phone Suellen of Hinterland Gold Properties on 0419 654 549 for an inspection today.

Private Sale - An Oasis in the Heart of Canungra - $399,000

Phone Kerrie on 0413 607 502 for an inspection.

• Timber cottage in easy walking distance to Canungra - 54 -56 Kidston Street.

• Gently sloping 1338sq metre block (1/3 acre).• 3 bedrooms, separate bathroom/toilet.• Balcony with views to Tamborine Mountain.• Timber kitchen with island bench, walk-in

pantry, gas stove and separate dining.• High ceilings throughout.• Full details @ www.buymyplace.com.au

listing number 011558.

Suzanne RobertsPractice Director92-96 Wagonwheel RoadBOYLANDCANUNGRA QLD 4275

Ph: 07 5543 4996Fax: 07 5543 5104Mobile: 0447 060 849

E: [email protected]

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renTal ProPerTies

WitherenThreebrwithensuiteon2acres.Spabath,combustionheater,

abovegroundpool.Greatviews. $360 per week. Outside pets ok. Available now.

SouthportCentralTidy2bruniton1stlevel(walkup).Newcarpets,fans,spacious

kitchen,microwave,washingmachineanddryerplusastorageroomatthegarageforyouruse.$290 per week. No pets. Available now.

CanungraRenovated3bedroom timber homeon5acres.Split levelwith

covered front verandah, covered entertaining area, chook pen,DLUG,doublecarport,newcarpetsandlino.Suitablefor1-2horses.$400 per week. Outside pets ok. Available now.

Phone 5543 4889 www.aussieProPerTies.com.au


AccommodationClandulla Cottages.Ph:55430900

AccountingTrilogy Accounting Group.Ph:1300554136Corporate and Country Accounting.Ph:55435563

Advertising

Air Conditioning

Animals, Pets and Pet Services

Animals, Pets and Pet ServicesFarrier - Dane Batten.Ph:0439765780Don’t Fret Pet.Ph:1300307021Animal Welfare League.Ph:55099000Mountview Alpaca Farm.Ph:55440106Scenic Rim Cat Lodge.Ph:55434002

Antenna Installations

Bakery

BankBank of Queensland.Ph:55421111

Bricklaying

Cabinet Making & Carpentry

Cafes and RestaurantsBean In?.Ph:55434660Blackbird Country Pies.Ph:0431091296Canungra Hotel.Ph:55435233Canungra Pizza.Ph:55434455Canungra RSL Services Club.Ph:55435524Delivino.Ph:55450406Funky Dory Diner.Ph:55435338

Carpet Cleaning

Catering

Kellie’s Creative Cakes.Ph:0412713669

Childcare

Cleaning

Wendy’s Exit Bond Cleaning. Including general housecleaning,windows,carpetsandpest.Ph:0438173999.

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Roofs Gutters Eaves House wash Paths Driveways and more Leaf Free Gutter Guard Installation Fully Insured, Guaranteed and Warrantied Local Free Quotes Pensioner Discounts

HOME THEATRE/SURROUND - TV POINTSSATELLITE TELEVISION AND DIGITAL RADIO

26 Years Experience

New installations Upgrades Poor reception solutions TV points

Home Theatre Expert Phone Ashley 5545 7777

Lic No. 69488Gov’t

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Installer

Phone Luke 0412 684 485

CARPENTRYL.K. OBRIEN

Frames FixoutsDecks Renovations

Kitchens

BSA Lic: 1069723

Kleaning K9’s coming to Canungra on 3rd Saturday of each month from February 2013!

Mobile dog grooming - hydrobath, brush outs, clipping & much more.Bookings call Robyn 0431 430 094

To advertise phone07 5543 5532

Flying Fox Road, Ferny [email protected]

Scott EvansCarpenterQBSA Lic No: 1156614

Mobile: 0438 451 696


Cleaning

Computers

Concreting

Driving School

Earthmoving

Electrical Contractors

Floor Coverings

Gas Supplies

Gasfitter

Gardening and Landscaping

A-Z Gas ServicesSam Cecchini

Local Licensed Gasfitter/ServicemanMt Tamborine & Surrounding DistrictsInstallations, repairs and servicing of:

Hot Water Systems Ovens Cook Tops Heaters Caravans

QBSA707964

Phone: 0419 783 418 - 5545 2474

Hard to reach slashing areas: lantana, weeds & grassOwner operated Driveways Post hole drilling

Laser levelling Block clearing General hire Backhoe also available for hire

Rocky’s Excavations

Call Rocky on 0435 378 844

Finch EarthmovingHouse Pads, Laser Levelling, Roads, Drains,

Supply & Build Bush Rock Walls, Driveways, Clearing, Excavations, Dams, Soils, Gravels.

Steven 0408 943 940 - A/H Fax 5543 7211

Joyan HouseholdGas

TamborineWe supply & deliver

Household Kleenheat Gas

Call John on5543 6400

Mobile: 0424 486 986

Peppers Cleaning16 years experience

Bond Cleans - Carpet CleaningDomestic & Commercial - Builders Cleans

Green Waste/Rubbish Removal

Ph: 0407 290 130

Mobile: 0418 450 903

Russ Johnston Concreting Pty LtdBSA Number: 1130649

All Aspects of Concreting Driveways Causeways House Slabs

Foundations Pathways


Mirage Driving SchoolMirage Driving School

Call Sharon 0400 853 873Call Sharon 0400 853 873

Friendly, Patient, RelaxedFemale Instructor - Strictly NO Yelling

BUDGET Prices

(During business hours)


Gardening and Landscaping

Gym

Gutters

Gutters

Health and Beauty

Nutrimetics Consultant.LindaHinchcliffe.Ph:55437125or0434398079Avon Distributor, Marj Pholi.Ph:55435421Canungra Hairdressing.Ph:55435455

Kitchens

Mechanical

Geiger Motors.Ph:55435222

Painter

Pest Control

Plumber

PortalooCanungra Hire.Ph:0417798855,55434350

Post Office

Massage

Roofs Gutters Eaves House wash Paths Driveways and more Leaf Free Gutter Guard Installation Fully Insured, Guaranteed and Warrantied Local Free Quotes Pensioner Discounts

inStyleCanungra

Ladies & Men’s Hair Design

PH: 5543 5163

On The Road

Mobile Mechanical RepairsQLD SAFETY & LPG CERTIFICATES

Cars, Trucks, Trailers, FloatsCALL SEAN 0409 291 053

On The RoadAUTOMOTIVE

REPAIRS

Dion HarveyPAINTER & DECORATOR

All interior and exterior work • Prompt and reliable• Workmanship guaranteed QBSA 1198097

Ph 0417 801 538 or 5546 9907

Steve’s Personal Training Studio &Group Fitness Classes

Personal Training for:• Weight Loss/Toning• Muscle Building and General Fitness• Weekly Training Programs• Bring a friend and share the cost!

Group Fitness Classes:• For all ages above 15 years• Mon & Wed 5.30pm at Moriarty Park

HallPh: 0431 208 588

Shop 3A/40 Christie St, CanungraCall now & get fit today!

Hot Water SystemsBathrooms ExtensionsPlumbing & Drainage

Renovations Taps ToiletsSeptic Trenches

Installation of H.S.T.PCALL TONY ON 0434 378 036

BSA Lic No: 537872

Mower Man

5543 0480

PushBehindMowingGeneralGardeningLandManagement&Maintenance

Don’t do your block - let us do it for you!

Phone Duncan on

TALL POPPIES MOWING

• Commercial zero turn ride on• Hand mowing, brush cutting and edging.

• Local family owned business.• All work guaranteed.

1st cut 1/2 price!! Phone

0419 320063


EagerBeaverGarden CareGardenmaintenance&makeovers,landscapingplants,acreagemowing,commercial&private,bodycorporate.

Jason Beaver, Horticulturist - 0407 454 [email protected]


Safe Solutions - Peter Triglone

Termite & Pest Control


Printing

Pumps

Real EstateAussie Lifestyle Properties.Ph:55434889,0417728072Canungra Realty.Ph:55435555Hinterland Gold Properties.Ph:55434355,0419654549Ray White Rural.Ph:55429888

Roof Construction

Security ScreensTamborine Security & Flyscreens.Ph:0405631655

Septic & Sullage

Septic and Sullage

Service StationCaltex Canungra.Ph:55435226Geiger Motors.Ph:55435222

ShedsKAM Constructions.BSA1165637.Ph:55477133

Sport

Canungra Swimming Pool.Ph:0437018518Canungra Soccer Club.Ph:0414435919

Stump Grinding

Treelopping

Treelopping

Mountain Trees.Ph:0438176775

Veterinary SurgeonCanungra Veterinary Surgery.Ph:55435622

Waste Management

Water

Water Filters

WaterproofingWaterproof 2000.KenWells.Ph:0408437182


• Pumping of septic tanks • Enviro system• Grease Traps • Sullage • Holding Tanks

and commercial hourly hire

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• Treatment Plants

Hilltop Tree Worx• TreeRemoval&Trimming• Woodchipping&MulchSales• FullyInsured$20m• FreeQuotesPensionerDiscounts• QualifiedArboristLocalOwner/Operator

Phone Lucas 0406 915 216

Ph Clint0419 646 046

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Kevin 0412 031 364, 5543 1009Phil 0416 154 509

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Ph: 0419 646 046

Tennis Coaching Boyland20+ years experience

Group & Private Lessons (max 4 per group)Family Discounts All Ages & Standards

Brett DayAdvanced Tennis Coach TCA TA

Phone: 0409 490 590


Classifieds Private classified advertisements are free of charge for private ads and run for three months unless we are asked to remove the ad. Please send advertisements to [email protected] or phone 07 5543 5532.

For sale

B Class Hardwood: 150x25: 120lin mtrs @ $1.50m. 100x50: 22/2.4m @ $5ea. Ph: 5541 1980. 1/13

Canoe: Canoe, electric motor and paddles for sale. $800. Ph: 0405 598 759. 04/13

Motorcycle: Near new Suzuki Intruder Cruiser 250. Less than 800k. Ph: Deepak 0450 23674 or 0467 173 826. Beechmont 04/13

Roses: Fresh cut $10~$20/bunch 2541 Beaudes-ert Nerang Rd, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. (p)

Stunning Jewellery Collection: Over 20 pieces incl rings, bracelets, earrings, watches, pendants. Good quality, everything from white gold to yellow gold, genuine gemstones. Ph: 0421 373 452. 2/13

PeTs and liVesTock

PeTs and liVesTock

Baby Budgies: Fantastic colours, $20. Baby cockatiels, $25. Ph. 0409 982 456.p

Dexter Cattle: 3 Dexters - 1 registered red cow, 1 registered red heifer, 1 unregistereed black young heifer. $1000 for the lot. Well looked after. For more info call Chris 5533 3143.Geese: Chicks to adults. From $20. 5543 7238. (p)

Hay: Lucerne Bales $15ea. 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. (p)

wanTed To buy

Collector: Wants antique bottles and fruit jars, cash paid. Call Steve 0417 897 957. (p)

business For sale

Mowing Business: Price includes commercial zero-turn/tandem trailer. All enquiries phone: 0419 900 015.

clairVoyanT

Clairvoyant: Fern 0431 091 296. (p)

PosiTions VacanT

work wanTed

Plumber: Fully qualified, 19yo, strong, willing to work in any industry. Other experience poultry farming, scaffolding and labouring. Have own ute. Call Danny 0431 312 961.

Public noTices

Winnebago Motor Home1999 Mercedes Sprinter - $45,000

5spd manual, diesel turbo, 4 berth, dining, kitchen, fridge,toilet, shower, plenty of cupboard space, flat screen TV, awning, reverse camera. Capacity to tow up to 2 Tonne with ease.

Ph: 0417 728 072

noTice oF aGmcanunGra chamber oF

commerceThe Canungra Chamber of

Commerce AGM will be held at Canungra RSL Services Club from 6pm on Wednesday 6th February.

Nominations are invited for all Committee positions.

An ordinary meeting will be held at the conculsion of the AGM.

The SecretaryCanungra Chamber of Commerce

noTice oF annual General meeTinG

canunGra Pony clubThe Canungra Pony Club AGM will be

held on Sunday 3rd February 2013 at the Club House, Canungra Showgrounds, Coburg Road, Canungra from 12 noon.

All positions are vacant.For enquiries please contact 0400 436 867.

DEADLINEThe deadline for the March edition

of The Canungra Times is 12 noon on Wednesday 20th February 2013. The March edition will be distributed on Friday 1st March 2013.

losT - siberian husky- reward oFFered -

Ghost is a white male with different coloured eyes, one brown and the other vey light blue. His fur is re-growing after a shave to look for the tick that nearly killed him. He is wearing a studded collar.

Last seen: Saturday 12/1/2013, National Lamington Park Road, Canungra.

If you have any information about our beloved dog, please call: 5543 4817. 04/13

Notice of

Annual General Meeting

The Canungra School of Arts (Inc)P.O. Box 101, Canungra QLD 4275

www.canungrahall.com

The AGM of the Canungra School of Arts Inc will be held at the hall, 3 Pine Street Canungra on the 10th February 2013 at 7.30pm.Members of the public are cordially invited to attend.For further information, please phone the Secretary on 5543 4008, or email:[email protected]

racQ PaTrolmanWe have a casual vacancy for a RACQ

Patrolman to conduct RACQ emergency roadside assistance and breakdown towing in the Canungra area.

This position is Friday to Monday, after hours and weekend call out as required.

criTeria:• Current drivers licence and good driving

record is essential.• M R Truck licence preferred but not

essential as training can be given.• Auto mechanical knowledge would be

an advantage.

Full TraininG wiTh racQ will be ProVided.

For more information contact Phil at Canungra Auto Clinic on 07 5543 5844 or drop in for a chat.

Canungra RSL Services Club Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Canungra RSL

Services Club Inc. will be held10AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24th

At the Canungra RSL Club, 25 Pine Street Canungra.

In accordance with the Club Constitution, nominations for Office

Bearer and Committee Member positions are to be lodged with the

Secretary by 10/2/13.

Geoff Needham, Honorary Secretary


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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDListings in the Community Noticeboard are free of charge for community organisations only. Email [email protected] or phone 0407 671 286.

Public Forum aT moriarTy ParkThe Moriarty Park Community Sporting

Centre Inc Committee invite all interested resi-dents to attend a community meeting to discuss the future of the skatepark at Moriarty Park.

In light of the continuing vandalism and graffiti at Moriarty Park (and around the town) the committee would like to hear your views on how they can deal with this frustrating and disappointing situation, whether planned exten-sions to the skatepark should go ahead, or whether it should be removed completely?

When: Wednesday February 20th 7pm.Where: Moriarty Park Hall.

cada aGmCanungra Area Development Association

agm will be held on Monday 4th February 2012 at Trilogy Accounting Group office, 40 Christie Street Canungra from 6.30pm.

Major Agenda Item: Future of the associa-tion – if you want this association to continue please be present at the meeting. The asso-ciation cannot continue unless there are active participants. All executive positions will become vacant and if no one is willing to be involved in the association, action will be taken to close the association.

In past years this association was involved in the clearing and development of the Canungra Creek public areas. With the release of the new town plan there is certainly a place for CADA as the community voice on town planning matters and participation in the development of street scapes and local walkways. If you are interest-ed in the future of Canungra please attend this meeting.

Please contact Ken Hill ([email protected]) on 0418 188 655 or Noela Lee ([email protected]) on 1300 554 136 to nominate for a position of President, Secre-tary, or Treasurer or to express your interest in attending the meeting.

beechmonT communiTy sPorTs associaTion inc aGm,

The Annual General Meeting of the Beech-mont Community Sports Association Inc. will be held at the Hall on Graceleigh, Graceleigh Park, 1900 Beechmont Road, Beechmont start-ing at 7.00pm on Monday 4th February 2013.

All executive positions will become vacant and nominations will be taken on the evening.

A General Meeting will follow the Annual General Meeting.

For any further information please contact The Secretary on 5533 3413 or email [email protected]

cribbaGeA weekly Cribbage Tournament is held at

the Canungra Bowls Club at 7pm for 7-30pm. Entrance fee $10 with weekly prizes. Enquiries to Peter Hickson Ph 5543 4456.

bare FooT bowlsBare Foot Bowls will be held for residents of

the town and surrounding district at Canungra Bowls Club on Sunday mornings commencing at 9-30am. Bowls will be available at the Club if needed. Enquiries to Peter Hickson 5543 4456.

arT & culTure GrouPThe Canungra Art & Culture Group meets

every second Thursday at Canungra Show-grounds Art Hut 10am-1pm for fun, friend-ship and participation in a craft project. $2 per person (bring a plate). Ph 5543 5528.

church serVicesCanungra Uniting Church: Appel Street. Ph: 5541 1018. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays 10.30am, 4th and 5th 9am. Ph: 5543 4021.St Luke’s Church: National Park Road. Sundays at 7.45am.Seventh Day Adventist: The Little School House, Tamborine Village. Saturdays at 11am. Ph: 5543 8035 or 5541 1224.

JusTice oF The PeaceJoe Rye JP: available at the Community Signing Centre in the room adjoining Canungra Library on Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm.Faye Hines JP: available at Canungra Visitor Information Centre Fridays from 10am - 4pm.

markeTsBeechmont Country Markets: 3rd Sunday of the month 8am to 12 noon. Beechmont Commu-nity Centre, Beechmont. Phone 0458 233080 or email [email protected]. Boonah Country Markets: Springleigh park Boonah 7am-12noon, 2nd and 4th Saturday. Lots to see and do! Phone 0448 248 828.Jimboomba Country Market: Mt Lindesay Hwy, Jimboomba. 3rd Saturday of the month (except Jan) - 8am - 12noon. Phone: 5548 8333.

seniors on The neTFree Computer Lessons for anyone in

Canungra over 50 years after which you have use of the computers and internet, help with emails, photos, letters, etc. Ph Canungra Infor-mation Centre 5543 5156.

useFul Phone numbersBeaudesert Hospital ..........................5541 9111Canungra Library ............................. 5543 5791Canungra Police Station ................... 5543 5120Canungra School of Arts Hall .......... 5543 4008Canungra Visitor Info Centre ........... 5543 5156Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance) ........ 000Energex (Loss of Power)...................... 136 262Justice of the Peace - Joe Rye .......... 5543 5592Scenic Rim Regional Council ...........5540 5111Water Enquiries (QUU 7am-7pm) ....... 132 657Water - Burst Pipes and Emergencies .. 132 364RSPCA Emergency ...................1300 ANIMALWildcare Australia (wildlife rescue) 5527 2444

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Call Kim on 0458 484 322For a confidential appointment

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Sport

Canungra Owls Soccer

NewsBy David Baker

$150 Free reGisTraTion Vouchers aVailable

“Get into the Game” is a funding initiative from the state government which has a component called “Get Started” that allows parents or guardians with a Centre-link Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card to apply for a voucher of up to $150 to register junior players in 2013. The club has successfully registered to be a part of this initiative.

Details can be found on www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/getinthe-game. Eligible parents or guardians can apply now and vouchers are distributed on a first come, first served basis. The club will be able to redeem these vouchers when the player registers.

Players can register for the 2013 season by going to myfootballclub.com.au and self register (the club will absorb the 3% credit card fee) or by attending the sign on days at Moriarty Park on Saturday 2nd February and Sunday 10th February from 8am to 12noon.

Fees will be the same as 2012 as the club has decided to absorb all increases in affiliation fees charged by Football Australia, Football QLD and Football Gold Coast.

Small sided football (U6 - U11) $145Junior football (U12 and over) $165Senior (17 years and up?) $275Family discount of $15 applies to second, or more

members of the one family to register.Please note: no player will be able to be registered and

allowed to play before fees are paid in full. A coach has volunteered to take an Under 11 or 12 all

girls team for 2013. For girls interested please make sure you register early so we know if we have the numbers for a full team.

Any senior men interested in playing please contact Will Sayer 0437 434 955 and register your interest early.

GOOD LUCK in 2013 - Go the Owls!

Queensland Kids Set To Get In The GameMember for Beaudesert Jon Krause

joined the Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson in reminding Queensland sporting and recreation clubs to sign up for the Newman Government’s $18 million grassroots funding support program.

Mr Dickson said more than 2,000 clubs across Queensland had already applied to be registered for the Get Started compo-nent of the Get in the Game initiative for children and young people, which opens online on 15th January 2013.

“This is a huge response which under-scores the positive feedback from local clubs, which say the program will benefit their members and help them provide better services,” Mr Dickson said.

“I am very pleased that many Beaudes-ert Electorate sporting and recreation clubs have become involved in this great program, with well over twenty local groups participating. This will be of benefit to their members.” Mr Krause said.

“Get Started is designed to help kids who can least afford, or would otherwise benefit from getting involved in sport, with vouchers of up to $150 to help pay for membership and participation fees at a registered club.

“This grassroots sporting initiative is another way the Newman Govern-ment is helping ease the cost of living for Queensland families” Mr Dickson said.

Mr Dickson said $6 million had been allocated for the Get Started program over the next three years, which would provide up to 40,000 vouchers.

The funding will be distributed in two rounds each year on a first come, first

served basis. Full details of the Get Started program,

as well as information on the Get Going and Get Playing components of Get in the Game, are available online at www.nprsr.qld.gov.au.

“Get Going will see $10,000 grants paid directly to local sporting clubs to help them grow through the purchase of new sporting equipment or the promotion of new membership initiatives,” Mr Dickson said.

“The Get Playing program will provide $100,000 grants for clubs to upgrade or replace existing facilities and infrastructure.

“We look forward to working with clubs throughout the state to ensure Queenslanders have access to sporting and recreational opportunities and facilities wherever they live.”

“I want to see groups in the Beaudes-ert electorate taking full advantage of this program” Mr Krause said.

Locally, the Canungra Owls Soccer Club and the Canungra Area Golf Club have both registered for the Get in the Game initiative.

Other sporting clubs in the area which are registered for Get in the Game are: Tamborine Mountain Netball Club, Tambo-rine Equestrian Group Inc, Beaudesert Brumbies Australian Football Club Inc, Beaudesert Rugby Union Football Club Inc, Beaudesert and District Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc, Beechmont Community Sports Association Inc and The Beaudesert Gymnastic Club Inc.

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Abbey Thorogood; Erynn Phillips, Tahalia Duggan and Morgan Lee (in front) at the Beaudesert Swimming Carnival

NETBALL Sign onAges 7 - 17yr

Saturday 9 and 16 Feb 9am to 12 noon

Thursday 14 Feb 3:15pm - 5pm

Training ThursdaysTamborine Mt Sports Centre, Long Road

Enquiries: 5545 4891 or 0412 941 [email protected]

Get Started Program provides club membership voucher to eligible families

www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/getinthegame

We will be holding a sign-on day on Saturday the 2nd of February from 8:30am to 2:00pm at Willis Park, Petersen Street Beaudesert for all

existing and new Junior Players.

Age groups are from Under 6’s to Under 17’s.Girls Only Teams are Under 15’s and Under 18’s.

Kingy Kids are from Under 3 to Under 6.

New players please bring along a copy of your birth certificate.

If you’d like more information about registering your child or you cannot make our sign-on day

please contact the Club Registrar, David Sydenham on 0423 792 148.

Email Registrar: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] Site: www.beaudesert.leaguenet.com.au

Kingfishers Junior Rugby

LeagueSign-On day for the 2013 Season

On 23rd February 2013, Canungra Swiming Pool will open its gates to swimmers from across the Gold Coast region in its first official swimming carnival.

Scenic Rim Swimming Club have booked the pool and are acting as host club while the Canungra Club supports with the provision of food and drinks on the day.

Canungra’s Club Coach, Alanna Phil-lips, explained, “Our club members are very excited to have the opportunity to swim in our own pool in a sanctioned meet.

“While we train every Thursday night, only six members have competed in offi-cial competitions this year. This is an opportunity for those who have never experienced an official meet to see what it is like to swim against others in their own age group on a competitive level.”

Alanna said if the carnival on the 23rd goes well, Canungra Swim Club will look at hosting its own swim meet later in the year.

For more information regarding the meet, contact Brett Hottes of Scenic Rim Swimming Club on 0488 208 978.

Canungra Holds Its First Official Swimming Carnival


The crème de la crème of Canungra sporting talent gathered at the O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard on Australia Day for the annual Foodworks Sportsperson of the Year awards ceremony.

Event coordinator, Steve Mori-arty, paid tribute to the high stan-dard of nominees for the presti-gious awards.

“The standard of sporting excel-lence achieved by the residents of Canungra never ceases to amaze,” he said.

“We again had a range of nomi-nees this year, from those compet-ing at a national standard right through to those that are successful in their local club competition.”

The major award, the Sportsper-son of the Year, was won by local swimming sensation, Harrison Smith, while Scott Dalby was awarded the Achiever of the Year for his achievements across a range of sports and in particular, soccer.

The winners received their

trophies from Deputy Mayor Virginia West and David Huynh from Canungra Foodworks, the major sponsors of the awards.

Mr Moriarty paid tribute to the ongoing commitment by Canungra Foodworks to the Sportsperson of

the Year awards. “The support that Foodworks

provides to Moriarty Park and the community in general is tremen-dous,” he said.

“I would also like to acknowl-edge and thank the O’Reilly’s

Canungra Valley Vineyard for donating a superb venue and deli-cious food for the ceremony.”

Other finalists to receive a $50 Foodworks, $50 sports store voucher and Sportsperson of the Month medallion were: Joshua Aiken, Rhys Beloe, Codi Roberts, Heather Moriarty, Hayden Morgan, Waimarie Brand, Jeremy Jacques, Canungra Owls Under 12 Soccer team, Justin Morrow-Cleary and Thomas Middleton.

Nominations for the 2013 Sportsperson of the Month awards can be forwarded to Steve Moriar-ty on 0407 130 092 or [email protected] .

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FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year, Harrison Smith with David Huynh of

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